GPS Review: Garmin Foretrex 101
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Boot Review: Garmont Trail Sport Junior Boots
Young hikers deserve performance shoes
Raft Review: Alpacka Rafts
These boats are so light they redefine where you can paddle
Backpack Review: The North Face Catalyst 60 & 75
Not going light? Experience a revolution in big-load backpack comfort
Boot Review: Raichle Mt. Trail XT GTX
Slip into the most comfortable all-leather backpacking boot you've worn in years
Backpack Review: EMS Summit TL Rucksack
This versatile midsize pack is the sweetest deal of the year
Tent Review: MSR Hubba Hubba
Meet the new benchmark in lightweight, three-season shelter
Trail Runner Review: Salomon GCS Pro
Be cool in fastpacking's finest footwear
Hat Review: Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero
Stay dry in the wettest weather with this lid, winner of a 2005 Editors' Choice Gold Award
Help Wanted: Outdoor Volunteer Opportunities
How to make a difference outdoors--without swinging a Pulaski
Start Smart: Hiking Solo
Save your wild, off-trail adventures for a group of backpacking vets
How to Treat Snow Blindness
Sunburned eyes can throw you to the sidelines for a painful 48 hours. Learn how to prevent and treat this winter threat.
Tune Up: Your First Adventure Race
Get ready for your first race with a fitness plan from a world champ
More New Zealand Adventures: Climb, Paddle, Jump!
Canyoning, mountaineering, kayaking, and camping, Kiwi-style
Epicenter: The Scene In Monson, Maine
Jump off into the North Woods' best wilderness
The Winning Bid: Buying Gear on eBay
An online shopping pro shares timesaving advice.
Magellan, Muir, And Me: Backpacking the Pecos Wilderness
Invent your own hike, and go where no one (well, almost no one) has gone before.
The Works: Paddling Florida's Wilderness Waterway
Learn everything you'll ever need to know about swamps while canoeing the Everglades.
Backpack, Bike, and Climb in the Dakotas
You'll never confused Plains with plain after exploring these hard-changing hiking, biking, and climbing routes.
Oy, Wilderness: First-Time New York Campers
Three days. Two nights. Five New Yorkers who had never slept outdoors. And a leader who has some issues with map and compass. What could go wrong?
Hike, Bike, and Paddle in Minneapolis
Big currents flowing down the Mississippi, recently-blazed trails, and howling coyotes make up only a few of the many attractions that draw crowds to this city's outskirts.
Trail Bar Review: Snickers Marathon Bars
Keep going-and going-with our favorite new trail snack
Cookware Review: Evernew Slick Non-Stick Titanium Cookware
Your ultralight kitchen is now complete
Four Top Trail Meals
Testers' favorite backpacking entrees
New Zealand Backpacking
It's better than you've heard, and closer than you think. Here's how to see it all in 10 perfect days.
Boot Review: La Sportiva Exum Ridge
What kind of scrambler would pass up a shoe with soles described as Spider-Man-like? C'mon!
Boot Review: AKU Croda GTX
If you wake up wanting to walk 1,000 miles, go out and purchase a pair of these first.
Boot Review: Garmont Flash XCR
Despite its name, Garmont's lighter boot provides excellent support, but a bit too much for fastpackers and trail runners.
Backcountry Technology Review: Electronics and GPS
Your complete guide to the latest in outdoor electronics, including a smart watch, a weatherproof MP3 player, and the best in GPS.
Boot Review: Dunham Waffle Stomper Premier Leather
Give this boot a little time to really feel broken-in, and it will reward you with years of comfortable hiking.
Boot Review: La Sportiva Trango Trek
The Trek brings serious trail mileage capabilities to the original (and winning) Trango S.
Boot Review: Asolo Stynger GTX
When it was time for Ladies' Choice, they picked the boot that 'just plain fit.'
Boot Review: Teva Zakka Mid GTX
Check out the best lightweight boot for your heavyweight foot.
Boot Review: Tecnica Cyclone Mid GTX-XCR
If there's a rough and tough masochist in the ultralight category, it's the Cyclone.
Trail Runner Review: Montrail D7
Just ask our Northwest editor how these boots hold up and he'll tell you a little bit about the 13-mile, 6,000-foot-elevation trail he covered. Easy as instant-pudding pie.
Boot Review: Nike ACG Air Tallac +
Don't underestimate the power of this model's plus sign -- the new and improved shoe almost offers too much to use the same name.
Boot Review: Dunham Waffle Stomper Terrastryder-Mid
The Terrastryder-Mid triumphs in the "Best Fit" category for the hard-to-fit group -- just beware of its sogginess factor.
Boot Review: AKU Stone XCR
This scrambler provides everything you need to go anywhere you want: support, grip, comfort, and waterproofing.
Boot Review: Adidas Yukora Mid ATS
Mesh-covered vents take these strong midcuts into the future of fastpacking shoes.
Trail Runner Review: Salomon GCS Pro
This shoe fits the fastpacker interested in traveling long distances on hot days.
MP3 Player Review: Highgear TrailAudio 512
Finally, an MP3 player designed for those who choose to jam at altitude.
Into Quiet Air: iPods at Altitude
Unraveling a high-altitude mystery: why some iPods get sick in the alpine zone.
The Floating Frontier: Cruising and Paddling Alaska
The slow boat to Alaska requires duct tape, an elastic itinerary, and a hunger for in-your-face adventure.
Tent Review: Hilleberg Jannu
Testers give the Jannu two thumbs up, despite wanting more space
Jacket Review: Ground Repel eVent
Stay sweat-free in all conditions with this lightweight shell
Snowshoeing 201
3 tips for conquering snowy hills and steep climbs
Winter Gear Lightens Up: Tent and Clothing Review
Carry less, enjoy the cold months more with the latest four-season tents, gloves, hats, and gaiters.
Light Vs. Luxe: Pocket Knives Review
Two experts debate whether a (very) sophisticated Swiss Army is worth the weight.
Knife Tips: Get An Edge
A knife expert's guide to blade selection and safety.
Leave No Trace: The Low-Impact Hiker
7 strategies for keeping the backcountry pristine
Start Smart: Trip Planning
Forget that get-up-and-go spontaneity--great planning only enhances your experience.
Endurance Tips: Hike Forever
Train for the long haul with endurance tips from Climbing: Training for Peak Performance author Clyde Soles.
Top 3: Hot Springs Hikes
Relax after a long day of hiking at scenic hot soaks in Idaho, Arizona, and Colorado
The Works: Mt. Washington In Winter
Hurricane-force winds and a snowfall average of 246 inches per year? Cake, compared to the challenge the mountain poses in summer.
The Grizzly Detective: Tracking Bears in the Bitterroots
America's preeminent bear tracker backpacks Idaho's most remote wilderness looking for signs of the lost grizzlies of the Bitterroots--and winds up staring at the great bruin's future.
Backpack, Paddle, and Hike in the Deep South
Discover the beauty of our most southern states by paddling down Carolina rivers, camping out beside Alabama waterfalls, and climbing a 3,792-foot summit in Georgia.
Epicenter: The Scene In Bishop, California
Hike and climb-and then kick back-in a High Sierra sweet spot.
Sleeping Bag Review: The North Face Momentum 900
Way warm for the weight
Finding Hiking Partners
Looking for a suitable trailmate? It can be challenging, but try these tips to find your perfect outdoor buddy.
High Points: Mt. Rainier, Washington
Get to the top and you'll hear a joyous echo
High Points: Wheeler Peak, New Mexico
Bighorn sheep and golden eagles await you at this high point.
High Points: Mt. Hood, Oregon
Head through the Pearly Gates for a heavenly sunrise
High Points: Boundary Peak, Nevada
Expect unexpected challenges to reach the summit
High Points: Granite Peak, Montana
The toughest high point in the lower 48
High Points: Borah Peak, Idaho
Don't forget your sound judgment when summitting this high point.
High Points: Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Your car does all the climbing here.
High Points: Mt. Elbert, Colorado
Come enjoy this high peak's playground
High Points: Humphreys Peak, Arizona
An easy high point with an unpredictable personality
High Points: Gannett Peak, Wyoming
The longest and wildest approach in the bunch
High Points: Kings Peak, Utah
The mosquitoes make it challenging, but the towering sedimentary rock makes it worth it.
High Points: Mt. Whitney, California
You could do it in a day, but don't rush this one.
Survive This: Caught between a Mama Bear and Her Cub
Here's how to get out of the middle when motherly instincts kick in.
Happy Go Wet: Backpacker's Rain Quiz
Can you handle a rainy outing? Take our fun quiz to see how you'd fare under a sky of liquid sunshine.
Refurbishing Your Tent's Coatings
Give that old tent a new waterproof coating without shelling out big bucks.
Sleeping Bag Review: Lafuma Warm n' Lite One Kilo
You'll find this bag to be the most comfortable for mild weather.
Sleeping Bag Review: The North Face Squall 3D
Great fit, but lacking loft
Sleeping Bag Review: Moonstone 3D Minima
Call this sack a rebel--a synthetic bag that weighs less and stuffs small.
Sleeping Bag Review: GoLite Feather
Easy to pack and easy to vent
Sleeping Bag Review: Montbell Ultralight Super Stretch Alpine Downhugger #2
Don't tell us money can't buy happiness.
Q&A: How to Stay Dry
We went to outdoor educators and gear retailers to uncover the most common questions asked about staying dry in the backcountry. Here are the top 6.